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New CD Now Available!

I am pleased to announce the release of my latest CD, Idy Mae's Full Moon and Other Stories and Songs.

The CD has stories from my husband's childhood in a West Virginia coal camp along with tall tales and songs. It's guaranteed entertainment for the whole family.

You may buy directly from me, or wait a few days and it will also be available on CDBaby and Amazon. Price is $15.00 (with free shipping if you buy from me!) Just click on this link to my other blog, Granny Sue's News and Reviews, and click on the Buy Now button on the right, or email me at susannaholstein@yahoo.com and I can send you particulars.

Another CD of ghost stories is in the works and should be ready for release in about 6 weeks, so stay tuned!

Mountain Story, Mountain Song: A CD of stories and ballads from the mountains $14.95

Beyond the Grave: Ghost Stories and Ballads from the Mountains- $14.95

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BOOK A HOUSE CONCERT!

Are you planning a party or other event and looking for something different to offer your guests? A storytelling house concert might be just what you want. Warm, interactive, entertaining and engaging, storytelling has been the entertainment of choice for centuries. Treat your guests to this ancient art! Email or call me for more information. susannaholstein@yahoo.com or 1-304-372-5861.

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Granny Sue:Stories from the Mountains and Beyond304-372-5861susannaholstein@yahoo.com

“The interaction with the children made this program special.” Pamela, Children’s Librarian

“Granny Sue has been described as one of the few tellers that is equally effective with any age audience and her variety of material helps her present the right story for the right audience.” Bob, Storytelling Festival Director

“I never saw children sit so still and captured by stories.” Karen, library director

“The program was right on target. The presenter demonstrated how stories could be presented to encourage student involvement and present difficult themes in an accessible way. The program was just what we hoped for: relevant, informative, and entertaining.” Bill, conference director

“We liked the fact that you started to interact with the children before the program started which seems to set the mood and tone for the entire program.” Mary, librarian

“Granny Sue was wonderful! I laughed until I had tears in my eyes.” Amy, teacher

“My students sat spellbound listening to Granny Sue. She really connected to them. They did not want her to leave.” Cheryl, teacher

“The hit of the day was Susanna Holstein’s “Storytelling Without Stage Fright. One attendee made the comment that she enjoyed the program because she could participate instead of sitting and listening.” Library Association newsletter

“The way you connected with a group of teens with very different backgrounds and frame of reference was excellent.” Mark, Sales Director.

“Mrs. Holstein, thank you for telling ghost stories. I liked that better than anything!” Jamie, student

“You put into action a wonderful, quality program for our haunted house. Presentation was excellent!” Veronica, Bed and Breakfast operator

“Your commitment to fascinate and entertain our visitors with the tales and truths of Appalachia is unprecedented.” WVU Mountaineer Week

“Your wonderful storytelling and sparkling personality went a long way in making our celebration a success.” Nancy, festival organizer